| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Burgundy > Côte de Nuits > Vougeot |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This is aromatically similar to the regular cuvée but with slightly denser, and mildly riper, fruit. However there is noticeably better size, weight and concentration to the bigger-bodied flavors that possess a highly seductive mid-palate texture thanks to the abundant dry extract that buffers the markedly firm tannic spine shaping the serious, austere and compact finish where the only nit is a hint of warmth. This is impressive and it only needs to develop more depth to merit the upper end of my projected range.
The 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes is very promising, unwinding in the glass with notes of dark berry fruit, orange peel, rose petals, rich soil tones and spices. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins, lively acids and a long, resonant finish.
